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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Classroom Management with ClassDojo and the iPad

ClassDojo is an online tracking system for positive and negative behavior, that if you haven't had a chance to explore, you should really take the time. I mentioning it now because the website has a nice, easy to use app for the iPad and iPhone.

Don't assume this is a primary site - it has potential through upper grades as well! (I used the site with 6th grade math - they still like reward systems!)

What is ClassDojo? (as described from the site)

ClassDojo is a classroom tool that helps teachers improve behavior in their classrooms quickly and easily. It also captures and generates data on behavior that teachers can share with parents and administrators. Better learning behaviors, smoother lessons and hassle-free data - and its free!

In "Edit Class" manage students and add behaviors that fit the needs of the class.

Under "Report Cards" set up to send emails to parents, view whole class behavior and points or by individual student.

Sign in to the account on the iPad and record as you move about the room. The information syncs between website and app making it easy to access the data that you have collected. Project the class up on the screen (students love the avatars!) and discuss behavior at the end of the class period or have students nominate students for positive behaviors that they noticed during class that may have gone unnoticed by the teacher.

More advanced and interactive use allows the students and parents to use their own code to log in and view their points.

Between the website and the app - the data collection aspect is easy and valuable and worth the few minutes to get it set up!